Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

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

A man does not know what he is saying until he knows what he is not saying.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Theultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands.

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

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.