Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Education is the ability to listen to almost everything without losing your temper or self-confidence.

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

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

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.