Fortune always will confer an aura of worth, unworthily; and in this world The lucky person passes for a genius.
Oh, what a vileness human beauty is; corroding, corrupting everything it touches.
Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.
In life, the worst disasters come from passion.
Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.
Experience, travel - these are an education in themselves.