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

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

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

As we grow old...the beauty steals inwards.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.