Changemeans movement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of anonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasivefriction of conflict.

What is well done is done soon enough.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

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

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.