The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

True miracle are created by men when they use the courage and intelligence God has given him

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

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