All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure.

Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.

Make your friends your teachers and mingle the pleasures of conversation with the advantages of instruction.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.

Most do violence to their natural aptitude, and thus attain superiority in nothing.

Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.