Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.