The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

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

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.