Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Men are cruel, but man is kind.

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Opportunists take now for an answer.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

A good conscience is the best divinity.