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

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

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

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

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

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

Themost dramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between menbut between a man and himselfwhere the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.