He who is continually changing his point of view sees more, and more clearly, than one who, statue-like, forever stands upon the same pedestal; however lofty and well-placed that pedestal may be.

The man who could withstand, with his fellow-men in single line, a charge of cavalry may lose all command of himself on the occurrence of a fire in his own house, because of some homely reminiscence unknown to the observing bystander.

The worst use that can be made of success is to boast of it.

There is hardly a more common error than that of taking the man who has one talent, for a genius.

The reasons which any man offers to you for his own conduct betray his opinion of your character.

Offended vanity is the great separator in social life.

Remember that in giving any reason at all for refusing, you lay some foundation for a future request.