The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everyting... they just make the most of everything that comes along their way...

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

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

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

Fools rush in where fools have been before.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

As long as there is life there is danger.