Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

To copy is to put an end to creativeness. Unless there is originality, you can do nothing.

The principle of equal protection is a positive concept implying equality of treatment in equal circumstances.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

To believein something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?