Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

You can cultivate taste, as you can the intellect. Full understanding whets the appetite and desire, and, later, sharpens the enjoyment of possession.

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.

One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.

Beauty and folly are generally companions.

The crutch of Time accomplishes more than the club of Hercules.

Chance has something to say, even how to write a good letter.