Possession hinders enjoyment. It merely gives you the right to keep things for or from others, and thus you gain more enemies than friends.

Wisdom is immortal. She can wait forever, but you cannot.

A gilded No is more satisfactory than a dry Yes.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.

None is so perfect that he does not need at times the advice of others.

Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.