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

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

True miracle are created by men when they use the courage and intelligence God has given him

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

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

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

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.