Better hazard than always be in fear.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

Wisdom is what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.