Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Analysis kills spontaneity.The grain once ground to floor,springs and germinates no more.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Pleasant words are the food of love.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.