A lost battle is a battle one thinks one has lost.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

True miracle are created by men when they use the courage and intelligence God has given him

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.