Avoid lawsuits beyond all things; they pervert your conscience, impair your health, and dissipate your property.

We seldom repent talking little, but very often talking too much.

There are only two ways by which to rise in this world, either by one's own industry or by the stupidity of others.

Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings.

Life is a kind of sleep: old men sleep longest, nor begin to wake but when they are to die.

The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness is perfectly well pleased with you.

The shortest and best way to make your fortune is to let people see clearly that it is in their interest to promote yours.