In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it; for no species of falsehood is more frequent than flattery, to which the coward is betrayed by fear, the dependent by interest, and the friend by tenderness: those who are neither servile nor timorous are yet desirous to bestow pleasure; and, while unjust demands of praise continue to be made, there will always be some whom hope, fear, or kindness will dispose to pay them.

She closed one eye and looked at me and said, "I know there is a blessing in this somewhere." It is worth living long enough to outlast whatever sense of grievance you may acquire. Another reason why you must be careful of your health.

To make astute people believe one is what one is not is, in most cases, harder than actually to become what one wishes to appear.

I used to tell my husband that, if he could make me 'understand' something, it would be clear to all the other people in the country.

Share the wealth. Be generous with your joy. Give away what you most want. Be generous with your insights and delights.

You can't produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant.