Civilization rests on a set of promises; if the promises are broken too often, the civilization dies, no matter how read more

Civilization rests on a set of promises; if the promises are broken too often, the civilization dies, no matter how rich it may be, or how mechanically clever. Hope and faith depend on the promises; if hope and faith go, everything goes.

To do nothing is also a good remedy.

To do nothing is also a good remedy.

A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. [Luke 12:15].

A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. [Luke 12:15].

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for read more

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for a long time doing your conjugal duty.

Beware of men on airplanes. The minute a man reaches thirty thousand feet, he immediately becomes consumed by distasteful sexual read more

Beware of men on airplanes. The minute a man reaches thirty thousand feet, he immediately becomes consumed by distasteful sexual fantasies which involve doing uncomfortable things in those tiny toilets. These men should not be encouraged, their fantasies are sadly low-rent and unimaginative. Affect an aloof, cool demeanor as soon as any man tries to draw you out. Unless, of course, he's the pilot.

Only those who have learned a lot are in a position to admit how little they know.

Only those who have learned a lot are in a position to admit how little they know.

Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.

Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.

The road to success runs uphill.

The road to success runs uphill.

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living, the other helps you make a life. . -Sandra read more

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living, the other helps you make a life. . -Sandra Carey.