Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.