A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.
The great man is sparing in words but prodigal in deeds.
Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
The true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish. We should be careful indeed what we say.