Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.