Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.

Remember that with her clothes a woman puts off her modesty.

The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations.

History is marked by alternating movements across the imaginary line that separates East from West in Eurasia.

Chances rule men and not men chances.

To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold.