The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

We think too small. Like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

It'snot hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

The Shortest distance between two jokes makess a perfect speech.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.