Think that day lost whose descending sun, views from thy hand no noble action done.

A few words worthy to be remembered suffice to give an idea of a great mind. There are single thoughts that contain the essence of a whole volume, single sentences that have the beauties of a large work, a simplicity so finished and so perfect that it equals in merit and in excellence a large and glorious composition.

A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.

Be saving, but not at the cost of all liberality. Have the soul of a king and the hand of a wise economist.

We should always keep a corner of our heads open and free, that we may make room for the opinions of our friends. Let us have heart and head hospitality.

We should make ourselves loved, for men are only just towards those whom they love.

In these times gain is not only a matter of greed, but of ambition.