If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Thedeeper the waters are, the more still they run.

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

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

A room without books is a body without soul

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself