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

Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

There is no evil in the atoms, only in men's souls.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Whenevertwo people meet there are really six people present. There is each man as he seeshimself, each man as the other sees him, and each man as he really is.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

Patience is the art of hoping.