Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.