Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

When the defects of others are percieved with so much clarity, it is because one possesses with oneself.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and