He who can at all times sacrifice pleasure to duty approaches sublimity.

Fools learn nothing from wise men, but wise men learn much from fools.

Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.

As a man's salutations, so is the total of his character; in nothing do we lay ourselves so open as in our manner of meeting and salutation.

Thinkers are as scarce as gold.

There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.

Copiousness and simplicity, variety and unity, constitute real greatness of character.