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

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

I willprepare and some day my chance will come.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.