The best way to rise in society is to use all possible means of persuading people that one has already risen in society.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

In every walk of life each man puts on a personality and outward appearance so as to look what he wants to be thought; in fact you might say that society is entirely made up of assumed personalities.

Eloquence: saying the proper thing and stopping.

However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.

Our wisdom is no less at fortune's mercy than our wealth.

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