At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.

At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.

Never, ever underestimate the power of 'Id Like that.

Never, ever underestimate the power of 'Id Like that.

You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say read more

You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

Never be possessive. If a female friend lets on that she is going out with another man, be kind and read more

Never be possessive. If a female friend lets on that she is going out with another man, be kind and understanding. If she says she would like to go out with the Dallas Cowboys, including the coaching staff, the same rule applies. Tell her: "Kath, you just go right ahead and do what you feel is right." Unless you actually care for her, in which case you must see to it that she has no male contact whatsoever.

Forget the times of your distress, but never forget what they taught you.

Forget the times of your distress, but never forget what they taught you.

To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.

To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong -- but read more

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong -- but that is the way to bet.

One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, read more

One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words.