As the flint contains the spark, unknown to itself, which the steel alone can awaken to life, so adversity often reveals to us hidden gems, which prosperity or negligence would forever have hidden.

I've never known an auctioneer to lie unless it was absolutely necessary.

There are lots of people who mistake their imagination for their memory.

Perseverance is king.

Life is like a mountain: after climbing up one side and sliding down the other, put up the sled.

Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.

Good nonsense is good sense in disguise.