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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Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.
A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.
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Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.
Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.
Only hethat has traveled the road knows where the holesare deep.
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.
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Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.
Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.