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

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

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing: