Bekind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Experience keeps a dear school, but tools will learn in no other.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant