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

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.