There is no wisdom like frankness.
The eyes of the social herd, who always observe little things, and generally form from them their opinions of great affairs.
Customs may not be as wise as laws, but they are always more popular.
It destroys one's nerves to be amiable every day to the same human being.
We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.
Knowledge of mankind is a knowledge of their passions.