All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.

The first duty of love is to listen.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.