One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.
There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.
The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his own way.
Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed.
Don't take the bull by the horns, take him by the tail; then you can let go when you want to.
The time to pray is not when we are in a tight spot but just as soon as we get out of it.
As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.