Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
You know what's interesting about Washington? It's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second nature.
There were millions of ways that the world could kill me.
So act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world.
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.
What if this weren't a hypothetical question?
Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth?Tame the dragon and the gift is yours.