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

Conflictleads to less-than-adequate performance, resentments, and lack of motivation.

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

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

Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.

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

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.