Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

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

Ittakes time to save time.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind