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

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

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

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.