I have been young and am now old, and have not yet known an untruthful man to come to a good end.

Of all afflictions, the worst is self contempt.

Our second mother, habit, is also a good mother.

With hat in hand, one gets on in the world.

I have been young and am now old, and have not yet known an untruthful man to come to a good end.

We consider it tedious to talk of the weather, and yet there is nothing more important.

To acquire money requires valor, to keep money requires prudence, and to spend money well is an art.