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

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

Nothing has happend to you unless you make much of it.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.