Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

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

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Outside noisy, inside empty.