A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

To beprepared is half the victory.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

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

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Throughconflict we get to unity.

A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Conscientious men are, almost everywhere, less encouraged than less to lerated.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.