In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

Thetrouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought ofyet.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.