All that is due to us will be paid, although not perhaps by those to whom we have lent.

To be content with little is difficult; to be content with much, impossible.

He who has trusted where he ought not will surely mistrust where he ought not.

Not every great man is a grand human being.

Generosity, to be perfect, should always be accompanied by a dash of humor.

I regret nothing, says arrogance; I will regret nothing, says inexperience.

There are very few honest friends--the demand is not particularly great.