When men succeed, even their neighbors think them wise.
I will not steep my speech in lies; the test of any man lies in action.
He is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural inspiration.
Learn what you are and be such.
Humble in a humble state and great in greatness, I will work out the divinity that is busy within my mind.
The race of gods and men is one, and from one mother we both draw our breath. Yet all the difference in our power holds us apart, so that man is nothing, but the brazen floor of heaven is eternally unshakable.