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

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

you can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Freedom is not caprice, but room to enlarge

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.