Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

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

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.