Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

A faithful friend is medicine of Life.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.