Words are feminine; deeds are masculine.

No' and 'Yes' are words quickly said, but they need a great amount of thought before you utter them.

Have Friends. 'Tis a second existence.

There are friendships merely for pleasure, some for the exchange of ideas. Rarest are those friends of one's inmost self.

There is no desert like being friendless.

Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.

Admiration is the basis of ignorance.