The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

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

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.