Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Let usnever negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

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