By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

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

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

If I giveyou an egg, and you give me an egg, we will each have one egg.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

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