The only sure way of avoiding these evils [vanity and boasting] is never to speak of yourself at all. But when, historically, youare obliged to mention yourself, take care not to drop one single word that can directly or indirectly be construed as fishing for applause.

There will never be a better time to start quitting smoking than today

Men are much more unwilling to have their weaknesses and their imperfections known than their crimes.

Learning is acquired by reading books; much more necessary learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading men, and studying all the various editions of them.

If you would convince others, seem open to conviction yourself.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.

Good manners are the settled medium of social, as specie is of commercial, life; returns are equally expected for both.