There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.

Always win fools first. They talk much, and what they have once uttered they will stick to; whereas there is always time, up to the last moment, to bring before a wise man arguments that may entirely change his opinion.

Many know how to please, but know not when they have ceased to give pleasure.

It is in length of patience, endurance and forbearance that so much of what is good in mankind and womankind is shown.

Wisdom is seldom gained without suffering.

Men of much depth of mind can bear a great deal of counsel; for it does not easily deface their own character, nor render their purposes indistinct.

A man's action is only a picture book of his creed.