Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

Laughteris the shortest distance between two people.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.