He that does good to another does good also to himself, not only in the consequence but in the very act. For the consciousness of well-doing is in itself ample reward.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

You know if you would just do as I say I wouldn't have to hurt you.

As a leader, it's your job to get everyone to share what they know.

Damn, he was good. I'd been professionally sullied without a single item of clothing removed.

What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.

Honour is purchas'd by the deeds we do.

Common and vulgar people ascribe all ills that they feel to others; people of little wisdom ascribe to themselves; people of much wisdom, to no one.

Fashion is an expression of the times. Elegance is something else again.

The almost universal gift everyone can develop is the creation of a pleasant disposition, an even temperament.

Life's meaning heavily benefits from lifelong bonds.

The problem with pity parties is very few people come, and those who do don't bring presents.