Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

Courtesy is the politic witchery of great personages.

The hossanas of the multitude can never bring satisfaction to the discerning. Yet there exist those chamaleons of popularity who find their joy, not in the sweet breath of Apollo, but in the smell of the crowd. And not in mind: Do not be taken in by what are miracles to the populace, for the ignorant do not rise above marveling. Thus the stupidity of a crowd is lost in admiration, even as the brain of an individual uncovers the trick.

Share weight and woe, for misfortune falls with double force on him that stands alone.

Many people who pretend to be very busy have the least to do.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.