Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Every advantage has its tax

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

The repetition in nature may not be a mere recurrence. It may e a theatrical "encore"

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings