Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

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

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

God has created the world in play.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

A clynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.