I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.