The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

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

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

Don'tthrow out the baby with the bath water.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

A hard job is one which leaves a fellow as tired before week-end as after.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.