Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

When weblame, we give away our power.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.