A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.