Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.