A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

What is well done is done soon enough.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

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

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

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

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.