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

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.