You may depend upon it that he is a good man whose intimate friends are all good, and whose enemies are decidedly bad.

He is incapable of a truly good action who finds not a pleasure in contemplating the good actions of others.

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.

And still, laughter is akin to weeping.

Avoid him who from mere curiosity asks three questions running about a thing that cannot interest Him.

Not every one who has the gift of speech understands the value of silence.

Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.