I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.
It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.
I think about the meaning of pain. Pain is personal. It really belongs to the one feeling it. Probably the only thing that is your own. I like mine.
Whatever the mind of man creates, should be controlled by man's character
Be realistic: Plan for a miracle
A proverb is much matter distilled into few words.
Kind words don't cost much. Yet they accomplish much.
If you are a parent, open doors to unknown directions to the child so he can explore. Don't make him afraid of the unknown,give him support.
There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.
Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.
Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision,to the releasing of a trigger.
Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.
The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there...and still on your feet.
The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.
You place too much importance... on the so-called purity of blood! You fail to recognize that it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be!
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.
Appearances often are deceiving.
It takes a great man to be a good listener.