If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

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

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

Myinterest is in the future because I'm going to be spending the rest of mylife there.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.