Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

Astupid act entails doing the work twice over.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

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.

The property of power is to protect.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.