To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself.

To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself.

The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found read more

The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds. - Means and Ends of Education.

Worry a little bit every day and in a lifetime you will lose a couple of years. If something is read more

Worry a little bit every day and in a lifetime you will lose a couple of years. If something is wrong, fix it if you can. But train yourself not to worry. Worry never fixes anything.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

All men have an instinct for conflict: at least, all healthy men. - The Silence of the Sea.

All men have an instinct for conflict: at least, all healthy men. - The Silence of the Sea.

You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life.

You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life.

Violence in the voice is often only the death rattle of reason in the throat.

Violence in the voice is often only the death rattle of reason in the throat.

No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.

No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss read more

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.