Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

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.

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Quarrelsend, but words once spoken never die.

He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.