Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

Nostrength within, no respect without.