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

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.