Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

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.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.