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

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.

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

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Negotiatingmeans getting the best of your opponent.

When you are feeling stressed and about to breakdown, just remember: STRESSED is just DESSERTS spelled backwards.. it's a piece of cake!

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.