Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

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

Itis all right if you talk to yourself. It is all right if you answer yourself.But when you start disagreeing with the answers, you've got a problem.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.