He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

As we grow old...the beauty steals inwards.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Anounce of mediation is worth a pound of arbitration and a ton of litigation!

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

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,

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.