So longas a man is angry he cannot be in the right.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

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

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Only the educated are free.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.