It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Every advantage has its tax