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

True miracle are created by men when they use the courage and intelligence God has given him

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

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

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Throughconflict we get to unity.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.