Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.

The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated.

You can cultivate taste, as you can the intellect. Full understanding whets the appetite and desire, and, later, sharpens the enjoyment of possession.

Always act as if you were seen.

Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.

You should aim to be independent of any one vote, of any one fashion, of any one century.

Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.