Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

A faithful friend is medicine of Life.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.

Do good to your friend to keep him, and to your enemy to make him your freind.