The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

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

True miracle are created by men when they use the courage and intelligence God has given him

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down,so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Since God made us to be originals, why stoop to be a copy?