Display is as false as it is costly.

The great secret of succeeding in conversation is to admire little, to hear much; always to distrust our own reason, and sometimes that of our friends; never to pretend to wit, but to make that of others appear as much as possibly we can; to hearken to what is said and to answer to the purpose.

I have been apt to think that there has never been, nor ever will be, any such thing as a good war, or a bad peace.

I believe ... that the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life, respecting its conduct in this.

Acquire Riches by Industry and Frugality.

Take the money in your wallet and invest it in your mind. And in return, your mind will fill up your wallet!

Leisure is the time for doing something useful.