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

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

You must remember that all work is simply to bring out the power of the mind which is already there to wake up the soul.

History repeats itself. that's one of the things wrong with history

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.