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

The aim of education is not the specialist but the man of vision who can humanise our life by integrating emotional demands with our new knowledge

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

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

Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

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