By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Old fools are more foolish than you ones.

There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

Let usnever negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

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

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.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.