One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Humour is a hole that lets the sawdust out of a stuffed shirt.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

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.