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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Power comes from sincere service
There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.
Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.
It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.
Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.
Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.
No man everdid a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater tohimself .
Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.
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Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.
It's good to shut up sometimes.
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