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

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.