Before most people start boasting about their family tree, they already have done a good pruning job.

There are times when silence is the best way to yell at the top of your voice.

Man can learn a lot from fishing - when the fish are biting no problem in the world is big enough to be remembered.

An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.

Praise can be your most valuable asset as long as you don't aim it at yourself.

You're never quite sure how you feel about a neighbor until a 'For Sale' sign suddenly appears in front of his house.

The willingness to trust others even when you know you may be taken advantage of is the cornerstone of becoming civilized.