Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

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.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.