The understanding of some men is clear, that of others brilliant. The former illumines its surroundings; the latter obscures them.
Have patience with the quarrelsomeness of the stupid. It is not easy to comprehend that one does not comprehend.
Calmness is the graceful form of Confidence.
Our greatest indulgence towards a man springs from our despair of him.
Nobody knows enough, but many know too much.
Consider once before you give, twice before you receive, and a thousand times before you ask.