Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

It is a good reader that makes a good book.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

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