A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

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

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

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

Suspicion begets suspicion.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Experience keeps a dear school, but tools will learn in no other.

Every man has the right to feel that "Because of me was the world created".

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.