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

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

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.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.