Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

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

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fire actions than in the non-preformance of base ones.

When youhave to make a choice and you don't make it, that itself is a choice.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.