A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Fools rush in where fools have been before.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

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

The present is never a happy state to any being

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

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

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.