I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse the faults I hear charged upon others, and upon proper occasions speak all the good I know of everybody.

Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all

Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes it.

Mankind naturally and generally love to be flatter'd.

Honesty is the best policy.

Perhaps I'm too saucy or provoking?

The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished.