The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Old fools are more foolish than you ones.

There are two kind of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. try to be in the first group; there is a less competition there.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

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,

It is mark of a good man not to know how to do an injury.

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

The greatest prayer is patience.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.