Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.

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

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.