1) Power, Men and Character
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
2) Character, Real and Reputation
Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
3) Friend
A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.
4) Sharpening the axe
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.
5) Policy
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
2) Character, Real and Reputation
Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
3) Friend
A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.
4) Sharpening the axe
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.
5) Policy
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?