Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and