Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
I do not hate the man, but his vices.
Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe--or she will call you ungrateful.