If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

Astupid act entails doing the work twice over.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

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

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.