Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

What we seek we shall find, what we flee from flee from us.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

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

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal