Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.