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

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Analysis kills spontaneity.The grain once ground to floor,springs and germinates no more.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.