A boy becomes an adult three years before his parents think he does,
and about two years after he thinks read more

A boy becomes an adult three years before his parents think he does,
and about two years after he thinks he does.

It is necessary to try to surpass one's self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life.

It is necessary to try to surpass one's self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life.

Watch what you choose to do. For instance, someone might want you to smoke. Never forget that I told you read more

Watch what you choose to do. For instance, someone might want you to smoke. Never forget that I told you -- don't do it. Say no. That can of beer that somebody wants you to try, don't do it. Don't you ever do it. That drug that someone might want you to use, don't touch it. Stay away from it. It can destroy you.

The only thing that we know is that we know nothing and that is the
highest flight of human wisdom.

The only thing that we know is that we know nothing and that is the
highest flight of human wisdom.

Each experience through which we pass operates ultimately for our good. This is a correct attitude to adopt and we read more

Each experience through which we pass operates ultimately for our good. This is a correct attitude to adopt and we must be able to see it in that light.

Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.

Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.

Ambition is like love, impatient both of delays and rivals.

Ambition is like love, impatient both of delays and rivals.

When it comes time to teach, teach from your experience. Go out and do,
learn from the doing, then teach read more

When it comes time to teach, teach from your experience. Go out and do,
learn from the doing, then teach from the knowing.

Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your
foot on first.

Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your
foot on first.