Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

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

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Imagination grows by excercise and in more powerful in the mature rather than in the young.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.