We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

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

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.