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

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.

It'snot hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

All that is sometimes needed to make you content with you lot is a bad dream.

We'reeyeball to eyeball and the other fellow just blinked.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.