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.

Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love.

The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

The worthless usually live long.

Exaggeration is a prodigality of the judgment which shows the narrowness of one's knowledge or one's taste.

What is not seen is as if it was not. Even the Right does not receive proper consideration if it does not seem right.

Never risk your reputation on a single shot, for if you miss the loss is irreparable.