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.

Wise men appreciate all men, for they see the good in each and know how hard it is to make anything good.

Know how to choose well. Most of life depends thereon. It needs good taste and correct judgment, for which neither intellect nor study suffices.

To be at ease is better than to be at business.

We have more days to live through than pleasures. Be slow in enjoyment, quick at work, for men see work ended with pleasure, pleasure ended with regret.

It is impossible to live without brains, either one's own or borrowed.

Hear, see, and be silent.