You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Well done is better than well said.

To be preparedis half the victory.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

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

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.