Tell me what company thou keepest and I'll tell thee what thou art.

The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.

Alas! all music jars when the soul's out of tune.

The most difficult character in comedy is that of the fool, and he must be no simpleton that plays that part.

Great persons are able to do great kindnesses.

All sorrows are less with bread.

History is the depository of great actions, the witness of what is past, the example and instructor of the present, and monitor to the future.