A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.