One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.