Only strong natures can really be sweet ones; those that seem sweet are in general only weak, and may easily turn sour.

There are few things we should keenly desire if we really knew what we wanted.

We come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years.

Truth does less good in the world than its appearances do harm.

Avarice misapprehends itself almost always. There is no passion which more often will miss its aim, nor upon which the present has so much influence to the prejudice of the future.

Organize one's values in the order of their worth

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.