As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

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

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Silenceis the mother of truth.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.