No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

A happy home is one in which each spouse grants the possiblility that the other may be right, though neither believes it.

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.