There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

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.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man