The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in these two - common sense and perseverance.

To be gentle is the test of a lady.

There is no detraction worse than to overpraise a man, for if his worth proves short of what report doth speak of him, his own actions are ever giving the lie to his honor.

It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

He who would be singular in his apparel had need have something superlative to balance that affectation.

Gold is the fool's curtain, which hides all his defects from the world.

In business, three things are necessary: knowledge, temper, and time.