Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

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

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The greatest prayer is patience.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.