Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

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

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

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

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

It'snot hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.