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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Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
Don'tjudge a book by its cover.
Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.
Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.
He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.
The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.
It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.
In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.
The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.
Words should be scattered like seeds, no matter how small the seed may be, its it has one found favourable ground, it unfolds its strength.
Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.