A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

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

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Those who trust us educate us.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Do good to your friend to keep him, and to your enemy to make him your freind.