I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

No man everdid a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater tohimself .

Every advantage has its tax

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

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

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.