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

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

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

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Sweet is pleasure after pain

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.