I hold it to be

I hold it to be
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
  

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There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.
Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.
Experience keeps a dear school, but tools will learn in no other.
Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.
Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.
Our patience will achieve more than our force.
Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.
Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.
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Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.