One that does not think to highly of himself is more than he thinks.

The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have otherwise occurred...unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.

Where the light is brightest, the shadows are deepest.

Create, artist, do not talk.

The rogue has everywhere the advantage.

People are so constituted that everybody would rather undertake what they see others do, whether they have an aptitude for it or not.

If thou wouldst hear what seemly is and fit, inquire of noble woman; they can tell, who in life's common usage hold their place by graceful deed and aptly chosen word.