A man sits as many risks as he runs.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

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

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

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

A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou