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

Conflictcan destroy a team which hasn't spent time learning to deal with it.

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.

Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrputs the many.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.