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

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won't have many deals.

My Strength is made perfect in weakness

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.