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Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

There is no passion in life as intense as the desire to change someone else's draft.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.