Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness.

The State not seldom tolerates a comparatively great evil to keep out millions of lesser ills and inconveniences which otherwise would be inevitable and without remedy.

If you wish to be held in esteem, you must ssociate only with those who estimable.

Amongst such as out of cunning hear all and talk little, be sure to talk less; or if you must talk, say little.

The most important things must be said simply, for they are spoiled by bombast; whereas trivial things must be described grandly, for they are supported only by aptness of expression, tone and manner.

There is what is called the highway to posts and honor, and there is a cross and by way, which is much the shortest.

Every hour in itself, as it respects us in particular, is the only one we can call our own.