O be very sure That no man will learn anything at all, Unless he first will learn humility.

Castles in the air cost a vast deal to keep up.

Whatever you lend let it be your money, and not your name. Money you may get again, and, if not, you may contrive to do without it; name once lost you cannot get again.

Why should the soul ever repose? God, its Principle, reposes never.

Business first, then pleasure.

There is one form of hope which is never unwise, and which certainly does not diminish with the increase of knowledge. In that form it changes its name, and we call it patience.

What a rare gift, by the by, is that of manners! how difficult to define, how much more difficult to impart! Better for a man to possess them than wealth, beauty, or talent; they will more than supply all.