Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

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

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.