If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

He understands badly who listens badly.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

All is riddle, and the key to a riddle is another riddle.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

Fortunatelypsychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itselfstill remains a very effective therapist.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.