Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

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

If I giveyou an egg, and you give me an egg, we will each have one egg.

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

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

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

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.