Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

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,

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

Imaginationis the eye of your soul.