Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

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

To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Silenceis the mother of truth.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

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

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.