Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

No man everdid a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater tohimself .

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

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

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom