We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

Themost prepared are the most dedicated.

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

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

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

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

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