Knowing that others have gone through similar tragedies may be a help, but it should be remembered that every tragedy is not only commonplace but also unique.

The more skillful the performance of false cheer, the more pleasing the effect is upon one's public and on that private audience to whom one owes even more.

Smart people duck when they hear the dread announcement 'I'm going to be perfectly honest with you.

The whole country wants civility. Why don't we have it? It doesn't cost anything. No federal funding, no legislation is involved. One answer is the unwillingness to restrain oneself. Everybody wants other people to be polite to them, but they want the freedom of not having to be polite to others.

We are born charming fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.

Most people who work at home find they do not have the benefit of receptionists who serve as personal guards

Only a person who considers himself too good for you is good enough.