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

Love of fame, fear of disgrace, schemes for advancement, desire to make life comfortable and pleasant, and the urge to humiliate others are often at the root of the valour men hold in such high esteem.

Nothing prevents one from appearing natural as the desire to appear natural.

We get so much in the habit of wearing disguises before others that we finally appear disguised before ourselves.

The fame of great men ought to be judged always by their big, fancy names.

Every one complains of a poor memory, no one of a weak judgment.

Friendship is a traffic wherein self-love always proposes to be the gainer.