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

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

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

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, notof words. Trust movement.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.