Half talent is no talent.

Him, who incessantly laughs in the street, you may commonly hear grumbling in his closet.

Wisdom is the repose of the mind.

Three days of uninterrupted company in a vehicle will make you better acquainted with another, than one hour's conversation with him every day for three years.

Half talent is no talent.

Do not believe that a book is good, if in reading it thou dost not become more contented with thy existence, if it does not rouse up in thee most generous feelings.

Where pride begins, love ceases.