We must not contradict, but instruct him that contradicts us; for a madman is not cured by another running mad read more

We must not contradict, but instruct him that contradicts us; for a madman is not cured by another running mad also.

The fear of being wrong is the prime inhibitor of the creative process.

The fear of being wrong is the prime inhibitor of the creative process.

To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself.

To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself.

Anger is the most impotent of passions. It effects nothing it goes about, and hurts the one who is possessed read more

Anger is the most impotent of passions. It effects nothing it goes about, and hurts the one who is possessed by it more than the one against whom it is directed.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Grow your tree of falsehood from a small grain of truth. Do not follow those who lie in contempt of read more

Grow your tree of falsehood from a small grain of truth. Do not follow those who lie in contempt of reality. Let your lie be even more logical than the truth itself, so the weary travelers may find repose.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Sorrow is better than laughter, for by the sadness of the face the heart is made better.

Sorrow is better than laughter, for by the sadness of the face the heart is made better.

Worry not about the possible troubles of the future; for if they come, you are but anticipating and adding to read more

Worry not about the possible troubles of the future; for if they come, you are but anticipating and adding to their weight; and if they do not come, your worry is useless; and in either case it is weak and in vain, and a distrust of God's providence.