A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

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

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Habit: the shackles of the free

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

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'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.