Like those statues which must be made larger than "nature" in order that, viewed from below, or from a distance, they may appear to be of the "natural" size, certain truths must be "strained" in order that the public may form a just idea of them.

Not all of those to whom we do good love us, neither do all those to whom we do evil hate us.

Generosity is more charitable than wealth.

Friendship is the ideal; friends are the reality; reality always remains far apart from the ideal.

There are people who laugh to show their fine teeth; and there are those who cry to show their good hearts.

Interest, ambition, fortune, time, temper, love, all kill friendship.

Success causes us to be more praised than known.