There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

The Natural flights of Human mind are not from Pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

A language is like living skin itself.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

A state with defective laws will have defective morals.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.