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 power to do good is also the power to do harm.

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

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

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

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

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