It is a great misfortune to be of use to nobody; scarcely less to be of use to everybody.
One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.
Everything foreign is respected, partly because it comes from afar, partly because it is ready made and perfect.
Knowledge without wisdom is double folly.
Nothing is good for him for whom nothing is bad.
Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.