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

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

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

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.