A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

People who can't admit they are part of the problem, willnever be part of its solution.

Every man has the right to feel that "Because of me was the world created".

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.