If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Renown and repose do not go together.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

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

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

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.