For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.

For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.

I have been faithful to thee, Cynara, in my fashion.

I have been faithful to thee, Cynara, in my fashion.

You people are telling me what you think I want to know. I want to know what is actually happening.

You people are telling me what you think I want to know. I want to know what is actually happening.

Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.

Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.

People who have good relationships at home are more effective in the marketplace.

People who have good relationships at home are more effective in the marketplace.

Nobody's interested in sweetness and light.

Nobody's interested in sweetness and light.

There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.

There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.

The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp.

The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp.

If you change partners every time it gets tough or you get a little dissatisfied, then I don't think you read more

If you change partners every time it gets tough or you get a little dissatisfied, then I don't think you get the richness that's available in a long-term relationship.