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

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

The cause of liberty becomes a mockery if the price to be paid is the wholesale destruction of those who are to enjoy liberty.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

If your desires be endless, your cares and fears will be so too.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.