Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

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

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.