A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

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

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

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

When work is pleasure, life is joy.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.