The envious will die, but envy never.

I might, by chance, write something just as shoddy; But then I wouldn't show it to everybody.

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

We are all mortals, and each is for himself.

Birth is nothing without virtue, and we have no claim to share in the glory of our ancestors unless we endeavor to resemble them.

My fair one, let us swear an eternal friendship.

The general public is easy. You don't have to answer to anyone; and as long as you follow the rules of your profession, you needn't worry about the consequences. But the problem with the powerful and rich is that when they are sick, they really want their doctors to cure them.