The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

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

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

Nevercut what you can untie.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

The comforter's head never aches.

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

The greatest prayer is patience.