Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

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

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Personal responsibility is too fiscal accountability as lovemaking is to a gynaecological examination

You must remember that all work is simply to bring out the power of the mind which is already there to wake up the soul.

Allthings at first appear difficult.