The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

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

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

You can't unscramble an egg.

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.