Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

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

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

The ultimate measured a man is not where he stands in marents of comfort, but whre he stands at times of challenge & contraversy.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

Believing that soom good can be derived from every event is a better preposition than that everything happens for the best, which is assuredly does not.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.