In clothes as well as speech, the man of sense Will shun all these extremes that give offense, Dress unaffectedly, and, without haste, Follow the changes in the current taste.

The more powerful the obstacle, the more glory we have in overcoming it; and the difficulties with which we are met are the maids of honor which set off virtue.

Things are only worth what you make them worth.

Without knowledge, life is no more than the shadow of death

One can be well-bred and write bad poetry

If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble.

If you make yourself understood, you're always speaking well.