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

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated.

Wisdom is immortal. She can wait forever, but you cannot.

The things we remember best are those better forgotten.

The best remedy for disturbances is to let them run their course, for so they quiet down.

A person of your century: Great persons are of their time. Not all were born into a period worthy of them, and many so born failed to benefit by it. Some merited a better century, for all that is good does not always triumph. Fashions have their periods and even the greatest virtues, their styles. But the philosopher, being ageless, has one advantage: Should this not prove the right century, many to follow will.