The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

Thepeople to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagreewith you and are too cowardly to let you know.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

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

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.