All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

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

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.