It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

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.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

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

Reformers are those who educate people to appreciate the things they need.

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

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

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money