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

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

Patience is the art of hoping.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

Tell meand I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'llunderstand.