One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

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

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

Sometimeswe have the dream but we are not ourselves ready for the dream. We have togrow to meet it.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.