The man whom no one pleases is much more unhappy than the man who pleases no one.

There are crimes which become innocent and even glorious through their splendor, number and excess.

Ridicule dishonors a man more than dishonor does.

The greatest of all gifts is the power to estimate things at their true worth

Avarice is more opposite to economy than liberality.

A wise man should order his interests, and set them all in their proper places. This order is often troubled by greed, which putsus upon pursuing so many things at once that, in eagerness for matters of less consideration, we grasp at trifles, and let go things of greater value.

Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others.