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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Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.
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At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.
When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.
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Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.
Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.