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

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

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

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.