We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Real swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when it is abused

Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

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

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.