It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

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

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

There is a sweet joy that comes to us after sorrow.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.