To speak but little becomes a woman; and she is best adorned who is in plain attire.
Men should strive to think much and know little.
It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.
If you would know contentment, let your deeds be few.
The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
The person who can laugh with life has developed deep roots with confidence and faith-faith in oneself, in people and in the world, as contrasted to negative ideas with distrust and discouragement.