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

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Love arrives on tiptoe and bangs the door when it leaves.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.