The hardeststep is over the threshold.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

A half truth is a whole lie.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Kindwords do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.