Thetrouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought ofyet.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

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

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Human beings are not perfectible. They are improvable.

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

No strength within, no respect without.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.