People are what you make them. A scornful look turns into a complete fool a man of average intelligence. A contemptuous indifference turns into an enemy a woman who, well treated, might have been an angel.

He who wants to do everything will never do anything.

Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know.

When you become used to never being alone, you may consider yourself Americanised

We appreciate frankness from those who like us. Frankness from others is called insolence.

If you create a character, you create a destiny.

The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.