Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Imagination grows by excercise and in more powerful in the mature rather than in the young.

Ifanyone is not willing to accept your point of view, try to see his point of view.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.