Allthings at first appear difficult.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

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

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was tht they escaped teething.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.