A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.