A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

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

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Don'tjudge a book by its cover.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

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

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.