He who goes round about in his requests wants commonly more than he chooses to appear to want.

Who, in the midst of just provocation to anger, instantly finds the fit word which settles all around him in silence is more than wise or just; he is, were he a beggar, of more than royal blood, he is of celestial descent.

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

As the interest of man, so his God - as his God, so he.

He also has energy who cannot be deprived of it.

Certain trifling flaws sit as disgracefully on a character of elegance as a ragged button on a court dress.

Modesty is silent when it would be improper to speak; the humble, without being called upon, never recollects to say anything of himself.