Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not read more

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.

We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.

Success is 99 percent failure.

Success is 99 percent failure.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

Fear is met and destroyed with courage.

Fear is met and destroyed with courage.

I think it's only in a crisis that Americans see other people. It has to be an American crisis, of read more

I think it's only in a crisis that Americans see other people. It has to be an American crisis, of course. If two countries fight that do not supply the Americans with some precious commodity, then the education of the public does not take place. But when the dictator falls, when the oil is threatened, then you turn on the television and they tell you where the country is, what the language is, how to pronounce the names of the leaders, what the religion is all about, and maybe you can cut out recipes in the newspaper of Persian dishes.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away.

Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away.

Any solution to a problem changes the problem.

Any solution to a problem changes the problem.