At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.
Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.
Good is no hermit. It has ever neighbors.
The man who is master of himself drinks gravely and wisely.
A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.