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

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Man wonders over the restless Sea........ the flowing waters...... the sight of the sky....... and forgets that as all wonders, man him self is the mast wonderful.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Now-a-days women don't hire domestic help-they marry it.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.