The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Treat peopleas if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what theyare capable of being.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

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

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

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

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.