Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

Nature gave women too much power; the law gives them too little.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.