Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

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

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.