It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

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

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Patience is the art of hoping.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.