A successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day.

The difficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion but rather to know it.

We can talk frankly about our defects only to those who recognise our qualities.

Two human beings anchored to one another are like two ships shaken by waves; their carcases collide with one another and creak.

In a discussion, the difficulty lies, not in being able to defend your opinion, but to know it.

If you value a man's regard, strive with him. As to liking, you like your newspaper - and despise it.

You don't love a man for what he says, but love what he says because you love him.