Attempt easy tasks as if they were difficult, and difficult as if they were easy; in the one case that confidence may not fall asleep, in the other that it may not be dismayed.

The happy are an exception who enjoy innocently their simple happiness.

Honorable beginnings should serve to awaken curiosity, not to heighten people's expectations. We are much better off when reality surpasses our expectations, and something turns out better than we thought it would.

Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.

It is more offensive to outshine in dignity than in personal attractions.

Nothing is good for him for whom nothing is bad.

If you are wise, live as you can; if you cannot, live as you would.