A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

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

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

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.

Tell meand I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'llunderstand.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Silenceis the mother of truth.

Themost prepared are the most dedicated.