Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.

Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.

We have no problems, only situations. Not all problems have solutions, but all situations have outcomes.

We have no problems, only situations. Not all problems have solutions, but all situations have outcomes.

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge.

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge.

Things don't go wrong, they simply happen.

Things don't go wrong, they simply happen.

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.

He's no failure. He's not dead yet.

He's no failure. He's not dead yet.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified read more

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.

I'm not a combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict by raising the issues before I read more

I'm not a combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict by raising the issues before I or others burn their boats.