The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

Genius is a long impatience.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Imagination grows by excercise and in more powerful in the mature rather than in the young.

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.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.