Abundance consists not alone in material possession, but in an uncovetous spirit.
Pride may be allowed to this or that degree, else a man cannot keep up his dignity.
Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.
No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon; but wit and wisdom are born with a man.
Old friends are best.
We see the judges look like lions, but we do not see who moves them.