Words, like glasses, obscure everything they do not make clear. Before using a fine word, make a place for it.

Of the two, I prefer those who render vice lovable to those who degrade virtue.

When you give, give with joy and smiling.

Old age takes from the man of intellect no qualities save those that are useless to wisdom.

How many people become abstract as a way of appearing profound.

When my friends lack an eye, I look at them in profile.

Fear loves the idea of danger.