Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.

A man in a passion, rides a mad horse.

Avoid dishonest gain: no price can recompence the pangs of vice.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

He that would travel much, should eat little.

When you assemble a number of men to have the advantage of their joint wisdom, you inevitably assemble with those men all their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinion, their local interests and their selfish views.

It's the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself.