It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Our distrust is very expensive.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

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

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.