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.

Many get the repute of being witty but thereby lose the credit of being sensible. Jest has its little hour, seriousness should have all the rest.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.

The crutch of Time accomplishes more than the club of Hercules.

The sage never seems to know his own merits, for only by not noticing them can you call others' attention to them.

Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.

Fools rush in through the door; for folly is always bold.