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

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.