It's one of the ironies of human nature that the most sensitive people are generally insensitive to the feelings of others.

Class is an aura of confidence that is being sure without being cocky. Class has nothing to do with money. Class never runs scared. It is self-discipline and self-knowledge. It's the sure-footedness that comes with having proved you can meet life.

If criticism is needed, do it tactfully. Don't use a sledgehammer when a fly swatter will do the job.

Church is not a museum for Saints, but rather a hospital for sinners.

Class never tries to build itself up by tearing others down. Class is already up and need not strive to look better by making others look worse.

Experience, they say, is the best teacher, but we get the grade first and the lesson later.

Don't give up. Keep going. there is always a chance that you stumble onto something terrific. I have never heard of anyone stumbling over anything while he was sitting down