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

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.