I hold it to be

I hold it to be
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
  

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Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.
It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.
Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.
Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.
The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.
Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.
Thereare two sides to every question.
Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.
Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.
The desire for change is a sign of safety.
It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.
Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.