Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't.

To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't.

Trust, but verify.

Trust, but verify.

Thinking more than others about our own thoughts is not self-centeredness. It means that if asked what's on our mind, read more

Thinking more than others about our own thoughts is not self-centeredness. It means that if asked what's on our mind, we are less likely to mention being aware of the world around us, and more likely to mention our inner reflections. But we are less likely to mention thinking about other people.

I have found it is much easier to make a success in life than to make a success of one's read more

I have found it is much easier to make a success in life than to make a success of one's life.

If I'd known I was gonna live this long. I'd have taken better care of myself. [Eubie Blake At Age read more

If I'd known I was gonna live this long. I'd have taken better care of myself. [Eubie Blake At Age 100].

I will not surrender responsibility for my life and my actions.

I will not surrender responsibility for my life and my actions.

Profundity of thought belongs to youth, clarity of thought to old age.

Profundity of thought belongs to youth, clarity of thought to old age.

Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough read more

Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request, and everything your heart desires must come to you.