Conceit causes more conversation than wit.

We should not judge a man's merits by his great qualities, but by the use he makes of them.

A wise man thinks it more advantageous not to join the battle than to win.

The most brilliant fortunes are often not worth the littleness required to gain them.

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.

It is safer to do most men harm than to do them too much good.

Moderation is an ostentatious proof of our strength of character.