We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

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

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable