There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

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

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Unresolved:A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

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,

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.