Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.

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

When you find Fortune favorable, stride boldly forward, for she favors the bold, and being a woman, the young.

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

Honorable beginnings should serve to awaken curiosity, not to heighten people's expectations. We are much better off when reality surpasses our expectations, and something turns out better than we thought it would.

Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture.

Character and intelligence are the poles you talent spins on, displaying your gifts.