The bounds of a man's knowledge are easily concealed, if he has but prudence.
To aim at excellence, our reputation, and friends, and all must be ventured; to aim at the average we run no risk and provide little service.
If one wishes to become rich they must appear rich.
On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting, 'Twas only when he was off, he was acting.
And fools who came to scoff remain'd to pray.
Good counsel rejected returns to enrich the givers bosom.