Indifference is commonly the mother of discretion.

It is good breeding alone that can prepossess people in your favor at first sight, more time being necessary to discover greater talents.

Very ugly or very beautiful women should be flattered on their understanding, and mediocre ones on their beauty.

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it.

Judgment is not upon all occasions required, but discretion always is.

A vulgar man is captious and jealous; eager and impetuous about trifles. He suspects himself to be slighted, and thinks everything that is said meant at him.

Smooth your way to the head through the heart. The way of reason is a good one: but it is commonly something longer, and perhapsnot so sure.