Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

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

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Allthings at first appear difficult.