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

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Bestill when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Men are cruel, but man is kind.

We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

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,

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

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

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.