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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Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important
Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.
Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.
We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.
To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.
A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.
DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was
True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable
Constant repetition carries conviction.
When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.
Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.
Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.