Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

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

He who is overcautious will accomplish little.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

Ifanyone is not willing to accept your point of view, try to see his point of view.

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.