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

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

Genius is a long impatience.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

God has created the world in play.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.