A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

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

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

A good conscience is the best divinity.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

To be preparedis half the victory.