The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

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.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.