Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

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.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

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

To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !