It's the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself.
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.
A good example is the best sermon.
When you're testing to see how deep water is, never use two feet.
You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.
Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him.