Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.