Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

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

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.