You must often make erasures if you mean to write what is worthy of being read a second time; and don't labor for the admiration of the crowd, but be content with a few choice readers.

Let the character as it began be preserved to the last; and let it be consistent with itself.

The dispute is still before the judge.

He has half the deed done who has made a beginning.

It is difficult to administer properly what belongs to all in common.

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

Remember to be calm in adversity.