Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

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

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,