No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

The present is never a happy state to any being

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Neversay more than is necessary.

A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

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