Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

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

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

The true test of intelligence is not how much people know how to do, but how they behave when they don't know what to do.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'