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

He, who cannot forgive a trespass of malice to his enemy, has never yet tasted the most sublime enjoyment of love.

Good-humor is always a success.

He who reforms himself has done more towards reforming the public than a crowd or noisy, impotent patriots.

He knows very little of mankind who expects, by any facts or reasoning, to convince a determined party man.

He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.

Those who speak always and those who never speak are equally unfit for friendship. A food proportion of the talent of listening and speaking is the base of social virtues.