No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

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

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.