Many of the things that bring delight should not be owned. They are more enjoyed if another's, than if yours; the first day they give pleasure to the owner, but in all the rest to the others: what belongs to another rejoices doubly, because it is without the risk of going stale and with the satisfaction of freshness. . . the possession of things not only diminishes their enjoyment, but augments their annoyance, whether shared or not shared.

Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.

The passions are the humors of the mind, and the least excess sickens our judgment. If the disease spreads to the mouth, your reputation will be in danger.

Success rarely brings satisfaction.

He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

When you find Fortune favorable, stride boldly forward, for she favors the bold, and being a woman, the young.