If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you already know.

Fools learn nothing from wise men, but wise men learn much from fools.

The generous person is always just, and the just who is always generous may, unannounced, approach the throne of heaven.

Good-humor is always a success.

Let none turn over books, or roam the stars in quest of God, who sees him not in man.

Habit is altogether too arbitrary a master for me to submit to.

Conscience is the sentinel of virtue.