We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.