Oblivion is the rule and fame the exception, of humanity.
It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.
Obtuseness is sometimes a virtue.
Of every ten persons who talk about you, nine will say something bad, and the tenth will say something good in a bad way.
There is nothing so unready as readiness of wit.
The world is governed by love,--self-love.