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.

Who forces himself on others is to himself a load. Impetuous curiosity is empty and inconstant. Prying intrusion may be suspected of whatever is little.

Half talent is no talent.

Wisdom is the repose of the mind.

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

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.

Stubbornness is the strength of the weak.