As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it.

You are very amiable, no doubt, but you would be charming if you would only depart.

It is almost as difficult to keep a first class person in a fourth class job, as it is to keep a fourth class person in a first class job.

Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.

When a man resolves to avenge himself, he should first of all tear out the heart from his breast.

Be happy, noble heart, be blessed for all the good thou hast done and wilt do hereafter, and let my gratitude remain in obscurity like your good deeds.

I do not cling to life sufficiently to fear death.