It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.