The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

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

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.