Nature arms each man with some faculty which enables himto do easily some feat impossible to any other.

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Much learning does not teach understanding.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

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,

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

A man of courage is also full of faith.