The hardeststep is over the threshold.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

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.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

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

As long as there is life there is danger.