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

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

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

In Prayer it is better to have a Heart without Words than words without a Heart.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

Unresolved:A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

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

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

There is a sweet joy that comes to us after sorrow.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.