Anempty sack cannot stand up.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

.Oneshould count each day a separate life.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.