Nonsense, when earnest, is impressive, and sometimes takes you in. If you are in a hurry, you occasionally mistake it for sense.

Youth is a blunder; Manhood a struggle, Old Age a regret.

A great person is one who affects the mind of their generation.

Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.

He who gains time gains everything.

There is moderation even in excess.

I have been ever of opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded.