Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Thetrouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought ofyet.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

The function of genius is to furnish cretins with ideas twenty year later.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.