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

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

Our power is in our ability to decide.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

Where love rules, there is no will to power; and wherepower predominates, there love is lacking. The one is the shadow of theother.

A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing:

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.