The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

Our distrust is very expensive.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

Prayrer changes things by changing people.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.