All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

A teacher as a person is more important than a teacher as a technician. What he is has more effect than anything he does.

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

The service we render to others is really the rent we pay for our room on this earth.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Habit: the shackles of the free

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.