Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

Of all the ways to make your fortune the quickest and the best is to make people see clearly how much is your success is in there interest

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

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

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

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.