The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Example is better than following it.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

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

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

To everyanswer you can find a new question.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.