Mask Of An Educated Mind

“It is the mask of an educated mind

to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it”

A Man's Silence

“A man’s silence

is wonderful to listen to.”

Strength

“We all have strength enough

to endure the misfortunes of others.”

First Love

“First love is a kind of vaccination

which saves a man from catching the complaint a second time.”

Aggressive Stupidity

“There is nothing worse

than aggressive stupidity.”

Concentrate On Present

“Do no dwell in the past,

Do not dream of the future,

Concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

Reputation

“Until you’ve lost your reputation,

you never realize what a burden it was.”

Talking About Oneself

“Talking much about oneself

can also be a means to conceal oneself.”

Without Our Help

“It is far more impressive when other discovers your good qualities

without your help.”

I Am Doing What I Can't Do

“I am always doing that which I can not do,

in order that I may learn how to do it.”

Charming People

“All charming people have something to conceal,

usually their total dependence on the appreciation of others.”

Winning Isn't Everything

“If winning isn’t everything,

why do they keep score?

Least Of Learning

“The least of learning

is done in the classrooms.”

Charm

“Charm is a way of getting the answer yes

without asking a clear question.”

Facts & Opinions

“Any clod can have the facts,

but having opinions is an art.”

Speak The Truth

“Speak the truth,

but leave immediately after.”

Inaccuracy

“A little inaccuracy sometimes saves

tons of explanations.”

Every Man

“Every man is wise when attacked by a mad dog;

fewer when pursued by a mad woman;

only the wisest survive when attacked by a bad notion.”

The Eye Of The Beholder

“Competence, like truth, beauty and contact lenses,

is in the eye of the beholder.”

Not Impossible

“Things are only impossible

until they’re not.”