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

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

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

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Love is the noblest frailty of the of the mind

Conflictleads to less-than-adequate performance, resentments, and lack of motivation.