The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.