Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

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

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

No matter how good the idea of the other fellow may be, there is always a better one !

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.