Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most underemployed, talent in the world.

Common sense is perhaps the most equally divided, but surely the most underemployed, talent in the world.

There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.

There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.

Wisdom is knowing the truth, and telling it. -Unknown.

Wisdom is knowing the truth, and telling it. -Unknown.

I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.

I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.

Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness --a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster-children into strength and athletic read more

Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness --a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster-children into strength and athletic proportion.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

Just because nobody complains doesn't mean all parachutes are perfect.

Just because nobody complains doesn't mean all parachutes are perfect.

Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.

Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.

The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.

The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.