He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a questionremains a fool forever.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

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.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

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

The comforter's head never aches.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.