The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Nomatter how thin you make a pancake, it always has two sides.

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.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

The true test of intelligence is not how much people know how to do, but how they behave when they don't know what to do.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.