Nothing would be done at all if a man waited till he could do it so well that no one could find fault with it

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

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

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.