The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

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

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

It is mark of a good man not to know how to do an injury.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.