The last thing we decide in writing a book is what to put first.

The last thing we decide in writing a book is what to put first.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up read more

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. - The Art of Worldy Wisdom, 1647.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I read more

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you.

One ship drives east and the other drives west by the self same winds that
blow. It's the set of read more

One ship drives east and the other drives west by the self same winds that
blow. It's the set of the sails and not the gales that determines the way
they go.

Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open.

Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open.

If I play my best, I can win anywhere in the world against anybody.

If I play my best, I can win anywhere in the world against anybody.

I always like a dog so long as he isn't spelled backward.

I always like a dog so long as he isn't spelled backward.

Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.

Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.

A Code of Honor-never approach a friend's girlfriend or wife with
mischief as your goal. There are just too many read more

A Code of Honor-never approach a friend's girlfriend or wife with
mischief as your goal. There are just too many women in the world to
justify that sort of dishonorable behavior. Unless she's really
attractive.