Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Everytime we read, a seed is sown for the future.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

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

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

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

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.