No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited: He must not make himself a nuisance to other people.

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.