A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

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

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

Fortunatelypsychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itselfstill remains a very effective therapist.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

The deeper the waters are, the more still they run.