To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Of all the ways to make your fortune the quickest and the best is to make people see clearly how much is your success is in there interest

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.