Every fool stands convinced; and everyone convinced is a fool. The faultier a person's judgement the firmer their convictions.
The wise persono would rather see others needing him than thanking him.
Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
Life is a warfare against the malice of others.
To oblige people often costs little and helps much.
Know how to choose well. Most of life depends thereon. It needs good taste and correct judgment, for which neither intellect nor study suffices.