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

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.