Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.