A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Renown and repose do not go together.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

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.

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.