Our economy is based upon people wanting more; their happiness on wanting less.

Gossip needn't be false to be evil - there's a lot of truth that shouldn't be passed around.

Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing that life is made up of little things.

Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots.

Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.

The reason there's so much ignorance is that those who have it are so eager to share it.

I would like to be able to admire a man's opinions as I would his dog - without being expected to take it home with me.