One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

A school should be the most beautiful place in every town- so beautiful tht the punishment for undutiful children should be that they be debarred from going to school the following day.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

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

Onemust talk little and listen much.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Renown and repose do not go together.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

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

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.