Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

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

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

You don'thave to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth. Success hasmade failures of many men.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Reasonguides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys feeling, true or false,and passion, good or bad.

As a final incentive before giving up a

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.