Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

You can't unscramble an egg.

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

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

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.