When you have nothing to say, say nothing.

Most of our misfortunes are more supportable than the comments of our friends upon them.

Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and meanderings, but leads none of us by the same route.

Pride requires very costly food-its keeper's happiness.

Those that are the loudest in their threats are the weakest in their actions.

It is far more easy to acquire a fortune like a knave, than to expend it, like a gentleman.

Habit will reconcile us to everything but change