While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be.

A man defines his standing at the court of chastity by his views of women.

There are truths that shield themselves behind veils, and are best spoken by implication. Even the sun veils himself in his own rays to blind the gaze of the too curious starer.

Friendship is a plant that loves the sun, thrives ill under clouds.

Ideas in the head set hands about their several tasks.

Experience converts us to ourselves when books fail us.

Anger is the resentment of the animal, and gentle blood alone makes the gentleman.