For a thing to remain undone nothing more is needed than to think of it done.
Passion colors all that it touches in its own hues.
Most do violence to their natural aptitude, and thus attain superiority in nothing.
Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another's fame.
Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise.
Many get the repute of being witty but thereby lose the credit of being sensible. Jest has its little hour, seriousness should have all the rest.