You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Thedeeper the waters are, the more still they run.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

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

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Learning without thought is labour lost,thought without learning is perilous.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

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