Let none turn over books, or roam the stars in quest of God, who sees him not in man.

Have I done aught of value to my fellow-men? Then have I done much for myself.

Beware of biting jests; the more truth they carry with them, the greater wounds they give, the greater smarts they cause, and the greater scars they leave behind them.

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

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.

He who sedulously attends, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers and ceases when he has no more to say is in possession of some of the best requisites of man

All finery is a sign of littleness.