One should treat one's fate as one does one's health; enjoy it when it is good, be patient with it when it is poor, and never attempt any drastic cure save as an ultimate resort.

We arrive at the various stages of life quite as novices.

It takes more strength of character to withstand good fortune than bad.

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.

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.

There are people who in spite of their merit disgust us and others who please us in spite of their faults.

Nature creates ability; luck provides it with opportunity.