The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Renown and repose do not go together.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Well done is better than well said.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Outside noisy, inside empty.

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

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

A man of courage is also full of faith.