One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

The greatest prayer is patience.

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

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

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

There is no evil in the atoms, only in men's souls.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

Trust begets trust and untrust begets untrust. It'snatural.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.