There is no desert like being friendless.
Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.
Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.
It is a great misfortune to be of use to nobody; scarcely less to be of use to everybody.
Do not commit yourself to anybody or anything, for that is to be a slave, a slave to every man Above all, keep yourself free of commitments and obligations - they are the device of another to get you into his power
Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.