Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

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

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.