All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

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

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Buying ischeaper than asking.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.