In everything we ought to look at the end.

It is good to be charitable; but to whom? That is the point. As to the ungrateful, there is not one who does not at last die miserable.

Cats know not how to pardon.

Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

Patience and perseverance at lengthAccomplish more than anger or brute strength.

Every one turns his dreams into realities as far as he can; man is cold as ice to the truth, hot as fire to falsehood.

Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.