Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Mistakes are to Life what shadows are to Light.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.