He who seldom speaks, and with one calm well-timed word can strike dumb the loquacious, is a genius or a hero.

He who seldom speaks, and with one calm well-timed word can strike dumb the loquacious, is a genius or a hero

Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.

The public seldom forgive twice.

The prudent see only the difficulties, the bold only the advantages, of a great enterprise; the hero sees both; diminishes the former and makes the latter preponderate, and so conquers.

He can feel no little wants who is in pursuit of grandeur