Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

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

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

To beprepared is half the victory.

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Freedom can only be real if it is freedom for those think differently.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.