A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

A language is like living skin itself.

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.

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

Snap judgment has a way of becoming unfastened.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.