Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

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.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Only hethat has traveled the road knows where the holes are deep.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

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

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.