Our distrust is very expensive.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.