Patience is the art of hoping.

A room without books is a body without soul

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.