The proverbial wisdom of the populace in the street, on the roads, and in the markets instructs the ear of him who studies man more fully than a thousand rules ostentatiously displayed.

He who prorogues the honesty of today till to-morrow will probably prorogue his to-morrows to eternity.

You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing; to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.

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

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

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

In the society of ladies, want of sense is not so unpardonable as want of manners.