Men are cruel, but man is kind.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

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.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.