The utmost extent of man's knowledge, is to know that he knows nothing.

The utmost extent of man's knowledge, is to know that he knows nothing.

The Holy Land needs bridges, not walls.

The Holy Land needs bridges, not walls.

Method is not less requisite in ordinary conversation than in
writing, provided a man would talk to make himself read more

Method is not less requisite in ordinary conversation than in
writing, provided a man would talk to make himself understood.

I used to believe that anything was better than nothing. Now I know that sometimes nothing is better.

I used to believe that anything was better than nothing. Now I know that sometimes nothing is better.

In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.

In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.

We are all born into the world with nothing. Everything we acquire after that is profit.

We are all born into the world with nothing. Everything we acquire after that is profit.

Nothing can confound a wise man more than laughter from a dunce.

Nothing can confound a wise man more than laughter from a dunce.

Conversation should touch everything, but should concentrate itself on nothing.

Conversation should touch everything, but should concentrate itself on nothing.

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better
than ten years' study of books.

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better
than ten years' study of books.