A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

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

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.