A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

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