A man may be sharper than another, but not than all others.

As great minds have the faculty of saying a great deal in a few words, so lesser minds have a talent of talking much, and saying nothing.

Moderation in people who are contented comes from that calm that good fortune lends to their spirit.

If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.

Jealousy is the greatest of all evils, and the one that arouses the least pity in the person who causes it.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance

Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.