Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

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

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.