Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

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

The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

Nothing do I regret more in my student life that thay my teachers were not my friends

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.