Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

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

A happy home is one in which each spouse grants the possiblility that the other may be right, though neither believes it.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

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

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.