Sincerity is the most compendious wisdom.

A young fellow ought to be wiser than he should seem to be; and an old fellow ought to seem wise whether he really be so or not.

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

Many people come into company full of what they intend to say in it themselves, without the least regard to others; and thus charged up to the muzzle are resolved to let it off at any rate.

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

Few people do business well, who do nothing else.

The best way to compel weak-minded people to adopt our opinion, is to frighten them from all others, by magnifying their danger.