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

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Faith is continuation of reason.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.