The greatest virtue

The greatest virtue
The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.
  

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Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.
Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.
He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.
Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.
One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.
Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.
Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.
Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
Neversay more than is necessary.
Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.
I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.
At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.