The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

No strength within, no respect without.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

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