Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.

Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Men are cruel, but man is kind.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou