Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.

People like people who help them like themselves.

An argument would have begun to steam and boil and sputter - and you know how arguments end. Even if I had convinced him that he was wrong, his pride would have made it difficult for him to back down and give in.

When we have a brilliant idea, instead of making others think it is ours, why not let them cook and stir the idea themselves.

If we want to make friends, let's greet people with animation and enthusiasm.

Remember that other people may be totally wrong. But they don't think so. Don't condemn them. Any fool can do that. Try to understand them. Only wise, tolerant, exceptional people even try to do that.

Would you sell both your eyes for a million dollars...or your two legs...or your hands...or your hearing? Add up what you do have, and you'll find you won't sell them for all the gold in the world. The best things in life are yours, if you can appreciate them.