A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

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.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him