Suspicion begets suspicion.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

Renown and repose do not go together.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

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

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.