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 shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Bekind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Habit: the shackles of the free

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.