I have known some men possessed of good qualities which were very serviceable to others, but useless to themselves; like a sun-dial on the front of a house, to inform the neighbours and passengers, but not the owner within.

Nothing more unqualified the man to act with prudence than a misfortune that is attended with shame and guilt.

A favor is half granted, when graciously refused.

An idle reason lessens the weight of the good ones you gave before.

Nothing is so great an instance of ill-manners as flattery.

Old sciences are unraveled like old stockings, by beginning at the foot.

I never knew a man come to greatness or eminence who lay abed late in the morning.