Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

Snap judgment has a way of becoming unfastened.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

When youcannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action youshould take choose the bolder.

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