The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

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

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

What we seek we shall find, what we flee from flee from us.

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

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

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.