Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Nothing has happend to you unless you make much of it.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.