All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

Outside noisy, inside empty.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.