It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

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,

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

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

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.