Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

Every advantage has its tax

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.