Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

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

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

When weblame, we give away our power.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Conflictleads to less-than-adequate performance, resentments, and lack of motivation.