Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

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.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.