Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Nobody everforgets where he buried the hatchet.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.