I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

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

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

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

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

God made time, but man made haste.