A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

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

Life only demands from you the strength you posses

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.