There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

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 good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

The property of power is to protect.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.