The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

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

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

In loving, you lean on some one to hold him up.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.