A Soldier Told Pelopidas, "we Are Fallen

Euripides Was Wont To Say, Silence Was An Answer To A Wise Man; But We Seem To Have Greater Occasion For It In Our Dealing With Fools And Unreasonable Persons; For Men Of Breeding And Sense Will Be Satisfied With Reason And Fair Words.

The Human Heart Becomes Softened By Hearing Of Instances Of Gentleness And Consideration.

He Shall Fare Well Who Confronts Circumstances Aright.

The Wildest Colts Make The Best Horses.

For He Who Gives No Fuel To Fire Puts It Out, And Likewise He Who Does Not In The Beginning Nurse His Wrath And Does Not Puff Himself Up With Anger Takes Precautions Against It And Destroys It.