It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that submerged truth sometimes comes to top.

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

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

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.