It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

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

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

In loving, you lean on some one to hold him up.

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

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.