If you are in doubt whether to write a letter or not, don't. And the advice applies to many doubts in life besides that of letter writing.

He whom God hath gifted with a love of retirement possesses, as it were, an extra sense.

Laws die, books never.

Prudence, patience, labor, valor; these are the stars that rule the career of mortals.

Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best.

The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow plenty of time for the measure.

The man who smokes, thinks like a sage and acts like a Samaritan.