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

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

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

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

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