Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

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.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

People say law but they mean wealth.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

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

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.