Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerfuland the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

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

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.