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

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.