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

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

Life cannot go on without much forgetting.

An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.