We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Now-a-days women don't hire domestic help-they marry it.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

If your desires be endless, your cares and fears will be so too.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

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

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.