The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

Conscientious men are, almost everywhere, less encouraged than less to lerated.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.