There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

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

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

No man everdid a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater tohimself .

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

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

A lifemaking mistakes is not only more honorable, butmore useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.