Trust, but verify.

Trust, but verify.

In those days he was wiser than he is now--he used frequently to take my advice.

In those days he was wiser than he is now--he used frequently to take my advice.

Euphemisms are not, as many young people think, useless verbiage for that which can and should be said bluntly; they read more

Euphemisms are not, as many young people think, useless verbiage for that which can and should be said bluntly; they are like secret agents on a delicate mission, they must airily pass by a stinking mess with barely so much as a nod of the head, make their point of constructive criticism and continue on in calm forbearance. Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.

The worst men often give the best advice.

The worst men often give the best advice.

One shouldn't talk of halters in the hanged man's house.

One shouldn't talk of halters in the hanged man's house.

What is conceived well is expressed clearly.

What is conceived well is expressed clearly.

Fish and guests smell after three days.

Fish and guests smell after three days.

Be glad today. Tomorrow may bring tears. Be brave today. The darkest night will pass. And golden rays will usher read more

Be glad today. Tomorrow may bring tears. Be brave today. The darkest night will pass. And golden rays will usher in the dawn.

Begin -- to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.

Begin -- to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.