We tend to see our character flaws as simple defects, and the simple defects of others as character flaws.

The fastest way to lose an argument is to lose your temper.

The secret of a successful relationship is avoiding the unforgivable and forgiving the unavoidable.

It is one of history's greatest ironies that, over the centuries, the pursuit of pleasure has resulted in more pain than enjoyment.

People who are most interested in telling the truth about others are generally the least interested in having the truth told about themselves.

The best teachers aren't those who answer our questions, but those who question our answers.

Men are like microwave ovens; they heat up immediately, but things start to boil over after about three minutes. Women are like conventional ovens; they take twenty minutes to heat up, but can go on cooking for hours.