Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
The true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
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.
The tongue must be heavy indeed, because so few people can hold it
Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.