The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

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

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

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war