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

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

It is throughcooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will bederived.

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.