Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

Analysis kills spontaneity.The grain once ground to floor,springs and germinates no more.

There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

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

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

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

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

Skillin the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He canaccomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.

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