The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

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

Man alone contains within himself as many species as exist on earth.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

All thingsat first appear difficult.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.