People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

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

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.