A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

Thetrouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought ofyet.

A danger forseen is half avoided.