It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Conscientious men are, almost everywhere, less encouraged than less to lerated.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

In lifeprepare for the hard and all you will encounter will be the required or easy.