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

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

He who is overcautious will accomplish little.

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 hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.