It is graceful in a man to think and to speak with propriety, to act with deliberation, and in every occurrence of life to find out and persevere in the truth. On the other hand, to be imposed upon, to mistake, to falter, and to be deceived, is as ungraceful as to rave or to be insane.

The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.

Take from a man his reputation for probity, and the more shrewd and clever he is, the more hated and mistrusted he becomes.

Friendship is nothing else than an accord in all things, human and divine, conjoined with mutual goodwill and affection.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

Let every man practice the art that he knows best.

It is a common saying that many pecks of salt must be eaten before the duties of friendship can be discharged.