The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

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

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.