Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.

One sees great things from the valley only small things from the peak.

Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.

Great minds discuss ideas average minds discuss events small minds discuss people.

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream not only plan, but also believe.

To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.