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 laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

What is well done is done soon enough.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.