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

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

You can't unscramble an egg.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

Wisdom is what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.