Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

People say law but they mean wealth.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.