One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

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

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

There is a sweet joy that comes to us after sorrow.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken

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.