Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.