Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

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

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Icannot divine how it happens that the man who knows the least is the mostargumentative.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Humour is a hole that lets the sawdust out of a stuffed shirt.