If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.