There speaks the man of truly noble ways, Who will not listen to the words of praise. In modesty averse, and with deaf ears, He acts as though the others were his peers.

It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it.

It is working within limits that the craftsman reveals himself.

He who is and remains true to himself and to others has the most attractive quality of the greatest talent.

Prudent and active men, who know their strength and use it with limit and circumspection, alone go far in the affairs of the world.

Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.

We should know mankind better if we were not so anxious to resemble one another.