Do not make Mistakes about Character. That is the worst and yet easiest error. Better be cheated in the price than in the quality of goods. In dealing with men, more than with other things, it is necessary to look within. To know men is different from knowing things. It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.

To be at ease is better than to be at business. Nothing really belongs to us but time, which you have even if you have nothing else.

Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.

Tis by no means the least of life's rules: To let things alone.

There is no wilderness like a life without friends; friendship multiplies blessings and minimizes misfortunes; it is a unique remedy against adversity, and it soothes the soul.

Do not show your wounded finger for everything will knock up against it.

Success rarely brings satisfaction.