Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer.

Many speak the truth when they say that they despise riches, but they mean the riches possessed by others.

We know the effects of many things, but the cause of few; experience, therefore, is a surer guide than imagination, and inquiry than conjecture.

If we trace the history of most revolutions, we shall find that the first inroads upon the laws have been made by the governors, as often as by the governed.

None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them; such persons covet secrets as a spendthrift covets money, for the purpose of circulation.

The inheritance of a distinguished and noble name is a proud inheritance to him who lives worthily of it.

Friendship often ends in love, but love in friendship - never.