Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

There is no evil in the atoms, only in men's souls.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

As long as there is life there is danger.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

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

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.