December 5

I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I'll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else.

December 6

Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.

December 7

When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there.

December 8

If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.

December 9

Anyone who conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence; he is just using his memory.

December 10

The most efficient way to live reasonably is every morning to make a plan of one's day and every night to examine the results obtained.

December 11

Heaven has made us talents, we're not made in vain. A thousand gold coins spent, more will turn up again.

December 12

Regret is an appalling waste of energy. You can't build on it. It's only good for wallowing in.

December 13

The great secret of a successful marriage is to treat all disasters as incidents, and none of the incidents as disasters.

December 14

Water is a pioneer which the settler follows, taking advantage of its improvements.