Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

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

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Search not a wound too deep lest thou maketh a new one.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Nostrength within, no respect without.