Rarely do we arrive at the summit of truth without running into extremes; we have frequently to exhaust the part of error, and even of folly, before we work our way up to the noble goal of tranquil wisdom.

Death is a mighty mediator. There all the flames of rage are extinguished, hatred is appeased, and angelic pity, like a weeping sister, bends with gentle and close embrace over the funeral urn.

When the gods were more manlike, Men were more godlike.

Art is difficult, transient is her reward.

The worst of me is known, and I can say that I am better than the reputation I bear.

We can never replace a friend. When a man is fortunate enough to have several, he finds they are all different. No one has a double in friendship.

As soon as I have begun to fear I have ceased to fear.