Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

People say law but they mean wealth.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.