Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Pleasant words are the food of love.

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

The more we see, the more we shall be able to imagine, and the more we imagine, the more we must think we see.

Search not a wound too deep lest thou maketh a new one.