A brand new mediocrity is thought more of than accustomed excellence.
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.
Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.
Harness the imagination, for she is the whole of happiness.
Few are the friends of a mans self, most those of his circumstances.
Knowledge without courage is sterile.