Depend on no man, on no friend but him who can depend on himself. He only who acts conscientiously toward himself, will act so toward others.

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

The proportion of genius to the vulgar is like one to a million.

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

He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.

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.

Borrowed wit is the poorest wit.