It is a very delicate job to forgive a man, without lowering him in his own estimation, and yours too.
Selfish people, with no heart to speak of, have the best time of it.
Prejudice assumes the garb of reason, but the cheat is too thin.
He whom prosperity humbles, and adversity strengthens, is the true hero.
Self-made men are most always apt to be a little too proud of the job.
Politeness is better than logic. You can often persuade when you cannot convince.