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

The comforter's head never aches.

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

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

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

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

Nevercut what you can untie.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.