The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

A room without books is a body without soul

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Well done is better than well said.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.