One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

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

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

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

Neversay more than is necessary.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

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

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