Nothing is so contagious as example; and we never do any great good or evil which does not produce its like.

Sometimes accidents happen in life from which we have need of a little madness to extricate ourselves successfully

There are few good women who do not tire of their role.

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

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

Our greediness so often troubles us, making us run after so many things at the same time, that while we too eagerly look after the least we miss the greatest.

Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference.