A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

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

The Natural flights of Human mind are not from Pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

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

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

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

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.

Youdon't run twenty-six miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secretrecipe.