Every advantage has its tax

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Within-groupconflict is always personal and emotional even if it begins with impersonalissues.

He understands badly who listens badly.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

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

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'