The hour-hand of life.

There is no more dangerous error than that of mistaking the consequence for the cause.

Among the wealthy, generosity is often merely a kind of shyness.

Whoever deliberately attempts to insure confidentiality with another person is usually in doubt as to whether he inspires that person's confidence in him. One who is sure that he inspires confidence attaches little importance to confidentiality.

Every step forward is made at the cost of mental and physical pain to someone.

The beast in us must be[78] wheedled: ethic is necessary, that we may not be torn to pieces.

Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.