A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Opportunists take now for an answer.

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

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Kindwords do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Learning, the destroyer of arrogance, begets arrogance in fools, even as light that illumines the eye, makes owls blind.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.