I hold it to be

I hold it to be
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
  

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War does not determine who is right - only who is left
It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.
Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.
Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.
You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.
Thereare two sides to every question.
Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.
Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.
You grow up the day you have first real laugh - at yourself
Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.
Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.