Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

Personal responsibility is too fiscal accountability as lovemaking is to a gynaecological examination

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

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

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

Pain is the outcome of sin.