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

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

Manmust evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge,aggression, and retaliation.

Theultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands.

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

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.