Do not tell me the problem is a difficult one. If it were not difficult, it would not be a problem

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

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

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.