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

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.