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

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

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

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Conflictleads to less-than-adequate performance, resentments, and lack of motivation.

Stability is not immobility

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Neversay more than is necessary.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.