Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerfuland the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Renown and repose do not go together.

Maturityis the capacity to endure uncertainty.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

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

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.