Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

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,

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore