Everything has been thought of before, but the difficulty is to think of it again

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

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

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs that freedom never endangered.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!