Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

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

He understands badly who listens badly.

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.