Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

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

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.