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

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

A critic is a man who knows the way but can't drive the car.

If your desires be endless, your cares and fears will be so too.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

A happy home is one in which each spouse grants the possiblility that the other may be right, though neither believes it.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

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