Decency is the least of all laws, but yet it is the law which is most strictly observed.

He who refuses praise the first time that it is offered does so because he would hear it a second time.

Sometimes there is equal or more ability in knowing how to use good advice than there is in giving it.

Were we not proud ourselves, we should not complain of the pride of others.

The exceeding delight we take in talking about ourselves should give us cause to fear that we are giving but very little pleasureto our listeners.

Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected.

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