It is much better to learn to deal with the ills we have now than to speculate on those that may befall us.
Sometimes a fool has talent, but never judgment.
Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.
Politeness of mind consists in thinking chaste and refined thoughts.
Chance corrects us of many faults that reason would not know how to correct.
Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example.