Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

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

Miracles enables us to judge of doctrine and doctrine enable us to judge of miracles.

Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily basedon mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.