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

Power tires only those who do not have it.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

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?'

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.