The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Genius is a long impatience.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

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

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes