The prudent see only the difficulties, the bold only the advantages, of a great enterprise; the hero sees both; diminishes the former and makes the latter preponderate, and so conquers.

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

All finery is a sign of littleness.

A fop of fashion is the mercer's friend, the tailor's fool, and his own foe.

The freer you feel yourself in the presence of another, the more free is he...

The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.

The policy of adapting one's self to circumstances makes all ways smooth.