The present is never a happy state to any being

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

They know enough who know how to learn.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.