Quotes – Page 99

The young man knows the rules, but the old man

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.

There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.

Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.

To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.