Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

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

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.