The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.

Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.