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

It is a great deed to leave nothing for tomorrow.

Censure is like the lightning which strikes the highest mountains.

The truth is generally seen, rarely heard.

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

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

A person of your century: Great persons are of their time. Not all were born into a period worthy of them, and many so born failed to benefit by it. Some merited a better century, for all that is good does not always triumph. Fashions have their periods and even the greatest virtues, their styles. But the philosopher, being ageless, has one advantage: Should this not prove the right century, many to follow will.