If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

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

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

To be preparedis half the victory.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

A room without books is a body without soul