Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Discord gives a relish to concord.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

Timinghas a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.