At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

Luck never mad a mad man wise

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

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

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Nobody everforgets where he buried the hatchet.