Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

To be spiritual is not to reject reason but to go beyond it.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

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

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Throughconflict we get to unity.