Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

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