All thingsat first appear difficult.

You can not help men permanantly by doing for them what they could do for themselves

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

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

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.