A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

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

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

The repetition in nature may not be a mere recurrence. It may e a theatrical "encore"

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour