It is as common for tastes to change as it is uncommon for traits of character.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance

Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.

The truest mark of being born with great qualities is to be born without envy.

The older a fool is, the worse he is.

Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself.

He is a truly virtuous man who wishes always to be open to the observation of honest men.