Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving