Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

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

To beprepared is half the victory.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.