Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

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?'

I willprepare and some day my chance will come.

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

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

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

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

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

To beprepared is half the victory.