Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony