That experience which does not make us better makes us worse.

The great chastisement of a knave is not to be known, but to know himself.

We are told to walk noiselessly through the world, that we may waken neither hatred, nor envy; but, alas! what can we do when they never sleep!

Adversity, which makes us indulgent to others, renders them severe towards us.

In giving alms, let us rather look at the needs of the poor than his claim to your charity.

We find ourselves less witty in remembering what we have said than in dreaming of what we would have said.

True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.