We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess. Sometimes we are too close to the scene, to see clearly. We "know" ourselves so well that we cannot see how we are perceived by others. Our opinion of ourselves is only "one" opinion and it may not be the truth.

Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diamonds than none at all.

Truth is neither alive nor dead; it just aggravates itself all the time.

Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it.

It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. Overnight success is a fallacy. It is preceded by a great deal of preparation. Ask any successful person how they came to this point in their lives, and they will have a story to tell.

Some men worship rank, some worship heroes, some worship power, some worship God, and over these ideals they dispute-but they all worship money.

I have tried getting up early, and I have tried getting up late-and the latter agrees with me best.