It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not equally courteous to all, for that would be injustice.

A gilded No is more satisfactory than a dry Yes.

Know or listen to those who know.

Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture.

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

The things we remember best are those better forgotten.

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