Quotes

We are not creatures of circumstance; we are creators of circumstance. Benjamin Disraeli, 1804-1881

The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is the knack of getting along with people. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty. Lao Tzu, 604 BC-531 BC

New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common. John Locke, philosopher (1632-1704)

The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer. Henry David Thoreau, naturalist and author (1817-1862)