Some people suffer in silence louder than others

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

The property of power is to protect.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

When youcannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action youshould take choose the bolder.

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.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

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

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.