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

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Pleasant words are the food of love.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Prayer changes things by changing people.

Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.