Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

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.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.