An Apology is never sufficient — A wound is not cured by the unbending of the bow.

Apology is, on some occasions, nothing but rudeness.

Apology is only egotism wrong side out.

An Apology only accounts for that which it does not alter.

The Compliment is never as good as an insult in this: with compliments, you never know if it's true. With insults, it always comes from the heart.

A Compliment is the toughest thing to take gracefully.

A Compliment is always appreciated — nobody has ever been bored by someone paying them a compliment.

A Compliment is a gift which no person is so poor that he cannot give.

Explanation is a marvelous way to learn — There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child.

Explanation is an art — Only professional mathematicians learn anything from proofs. Other people learn from explanations.

Explanation is rarely successful — When you're looking for understanding, don't.

Explanation is an antagonistic encounter.

Hope is one of those things that does not heal but it does allow us to suffer a little longer.

Hope is a song in a weary throat.

Hope is found in contradiction.

Hope is not a great investment strategy.