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

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

When you hear the word 'Invietable' watch out! An enemy of humanity has identified himself.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.