Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Life is no brief candle- it's a splendid torch!

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Man alone contains within himself as many species as exist on earth.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.