Self-trust is the first secret of success.

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense than we have.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.