Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

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

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

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

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Some people suffer in silence louder than others

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Astupid act entails doing the work twice over.

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.