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

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.