To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense than we have.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

Those who trust us educate us.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

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.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.