No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Discord gives a relish to concord.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

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.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.