All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest - never vicious or cruel. Good battle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principles of equal partnership.

Keep skid chains on your tongue. Say less than you think. Cultivate a pleasant voice. How you say it is often more important than what you say.

Pity the poor millionaire. He'll never know the thrill of paying that final installment.

Know when to tune out, if you listen to too much advice you may wind up making other peoples mistakes.

Some people take pleasure in regaling one and all with details of their poor health. They are happy to give an organ recital to anyone who will listen.

Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies.

Wake up and smell the coffee.