He who does not expect a million readers should not write a line.
Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.
A purpose you impart is no longer your own.
The affairs of the world are no more than so much trickery, and a man who toils for money or honour or whatever else in deference to the wishes of others, rather than because his own desire or needs lead him to do so, will always be a fool.
One that does not think to highly of himself is more than he thinks.
All professional men are handicapped by not being allowed to ignore things which are useless.