When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

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

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.