A good woman is a hidden treasure; who discovers her will do well not to boast about it.
Silence is the best security to the man who distrusts himself.
Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.
Hatred is stronger than friendship.
Sobriety is concern for one's health - or limited capacity.
As great minds have the faculty of saying a great deal in a few words, so lesser minds have a talent of talking much, and saying nothing.