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.

The Shortest distance between two jokes makess a perfect speech.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.