Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

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

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.