He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

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

The aim of education is not the specialist but the man of vision who can humanise our life by integrating emotional demands with our new knowledge

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.