A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily basedon mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Don'tjudge a book by its cover.

Kindwords do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion