A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

Example is better than following it.

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Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.