Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him