The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'