Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Patience is the art of hoping.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.