Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

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,

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

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

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

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

God made time, but man made haste.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.