Speak the language of the company you are in; speak it purely, and unlarded with any other.

Nothing convinces persons of a weak understanding so effectually, as what they do not comprehend.

Pray be always in motion. Early in the morning go and see things; and the rest of the day go and see people. If you stay but a week at a place, and that an insignificant one, see, however, all that is to be seen there; know as many people, and get into as many houses as ever you can.

Wear your knowledge like your watch - in you pocket - and don't pull it out just for show.

Indifference is commonly the mother of discretion.

Sexual intercourse is a grossly overrated pastime; the position is undignified, the pleasure momentary and the consequences damnable.

To govern mankind, one must not overrate them.