wisdom well

• find joy in what you have
• laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects
• it is easier to talk about other people than about politics
• do not sacrifice your principles to please anyone
• confidence brings more to conversation than does wit
• have patience with yourself
• liberty, like charity, begins at home
• the world belongs to the courageous
• always carry something to do in case you have to wait
• don't become too big for your britches
• never hate the truth
• don't forget to count your blessings
• everyone is selling something
• careless hurry may cause endless regret