Self-trust is the first secret of success.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Be your own judge and you will be happy.

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

The more we see, the more we shall be able to imagine, and the more we imagine, the more we must think we see.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.