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

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

The greatest prayer is patience.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

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

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

Freedom can only be real if it is freedom for those think differently.