Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

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

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Ability is poor men's wealth

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.