Malicedrinketh its own poison.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.