Death and the sun are not to be looked at steadily.

As it is the mark of great minds to say many things in a few words, so it is that of little minds to use many words to say nothing.

There are heroes in evil as well as in good.

The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.

The most subtle of our acts is to simulate blindness for snares that we know are set for us.

Though confidence is very fine, and makes the future sunny; I want no confidence for mine, I'd rather have the money

A man's wits are better employed in bearing up under the misfortunes that lie upon him at present than in foreseeing those that may come upon him hereafter.