Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Discord gives a relish to concord.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

Bekind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.