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

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

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At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.