I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

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,

You can't unscramble an egg.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.