Patience is the art of hoping.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

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

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

All creeds and opinions are nothing but the result of chance and temperament.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

No strength within, no respect without.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.