No man should so act as to make a gain out of the ignorance of another.

A perverse temper and fretful disposition will make any state of life whatsoever unhappy.

Old age by nature is rather talkative.

Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.

Long life is denied us; therefore let us do something to show that we have lived.

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

Everyone has his besetting sin.