What is slander? A verdict of "guilty" pronounced in the absence of the accused, with closed doors, without defence or appeal, by an interested and prejudiced judge.

Great dejection often follows great enthusiasm.

Lofty mountains are full of springs; great hearts are full of tears.

Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.

Say nothing good of yourself, you will be distrusted; say nothing bad of yourself, you will be taken at your word.

Poetry is truth in its Sunday clothes.

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