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

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited: He must not make himself a nuisance to other people.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.