As a final incentive before giving up a

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 man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.