The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

Truth and History involve nothing more than convincing the masses that you are right.

Truth and History involve nothing more than convincing the masses that you are right.

Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.

Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.

It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will read more

It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.

The hardest part has been maintaining a small head -- remaining down to earth. So many people try to make read more

The hardest part has been maintaining a small head -- remaining down to earth. So many people try to make you more than you are. This business has changed a lot of good people and a lot of good families, and I don't want that to happen to me.

When in doubt, don't.

When in doubt, don't.

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would read more

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart.

Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.

Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.

Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, read more

Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, there really is no other moment you can live. Now is all there is, and the future is just another present moment to live when it arrives. One thing is certain, you cannot live it until it does appear.