Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

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

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Sweet is pleasure after pain

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.