A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.