The Friends; Or, The Triumph of Innocence Over False Charges: A Tale, Founded on Facts

“It isn't what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.””

— Unknown

“Don't be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of the friends who flatter you.””

— Unknown

“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.””

— Unknown

“Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn”

— Unknown

“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures bristling with prejudice and motivated by pride and vanity.””

— Unknown

“Everybody in the world is seeking happiness”

— Unknown

“Talk to someone about themselves and they'll listen for hours.””

— Unknown

“Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, ‘I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you.’ That is why dogs make such a hit. They are so glad to see us that they almost jump out of their skins. So, naturally, we are glad to see them.””

— Unknown

“Personally I am very fond of strawberries and cream, but I have found that for some strange reason, fish prefer worms. So when I went fishing, I didn’t think about what I wanted. I thought about what they wanted. I didn't bait the hook with strawberries and cream. Rather, I dangled a worm or grasshopper in front of the fish and said: "Wouldn't you like to have that?"Why not use the same common sense when fishing for people?””

— Unknown