Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Pleasant words are the food of love.