If you have the least doubt about it, do not marry.

A wise system of education will at last teach us how little man yet knows, how much he has still to learn.

We profit little by books we do not enjoy.

Your character will be what you yourself choose to make it.

Those who have not distinguished themselves at school need not on that account be discouraged. the greatest minds do not necessarily ripen the quickest.

Be cautious, but not too cautious; do not be too much afraid of making a mistake; a man who never makes a mistake will make nothing.

It always seems to be raining harder than it really is when you look at the weather through the window.