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.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

As we grow older, we increase in folly--and in wisdom.

As the great ones of this world are unable to bestow health of body or peace of mind, we always pay too high a price for any good they can do.

The evil that we do does not attract to us so much persecution and hatred as our good qualities.

The applause we give those who are new to society often proceeds from a secret envying of those already established.

The person giving the advice returns the confidence placed in him with a disinterested eagerness... and he is usually guided only by his own interest or reputation.