People loan their trust, they don't give it.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.