To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

He whois unable to dance says the yard is stony.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won't have many deals.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.