A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

You can't unscramble an egg.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

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?'

Silenceis the mother of truth.

My Strength is made perfect in weakness

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.

Opportunists take now for an answer.

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,

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.