He that would be a great man must learn to turn every accident to some advantage.

The most sure method of subjecting yourself to be deceived is to consider yourself more cunning than others.

Men and things have each their proper perspective; to judge rightly of some it is necessary to see them near, of others we can never judge rightly but at a distance.

To think to be wise alone is a very great folly.

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.

Instead of considering that the worst way to persuade or please others is to try thus strongly to please ourselves, and that to listen well and to answer well are some of the greatest charms we can have in conversation.

Renewed friendships require more care than those that have never been broken.