Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

You don'trun twenty-six miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secretrecipe.