Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

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

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

Only the educated are free.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

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