A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.