Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

Real swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when it is abused

There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense than we have.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

I willprepare and some day my chance will come.