Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Ifyou are 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.

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

Tact is the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt.