The most beautiful motion is that which accomplishes the greatest results with the least amount of effort.

Nothing is more unworthy of a wise man, or ought to trouble him more, than to have allowed more time for trifling, and useless things, than they deserve.

Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.

Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another.

The beginning is the most important part of any work, especially in the case of a young and tender thing; for that is the time at which the character is being formed and the desired impression is more readily taken.

When you swear, swear seriously and solemnly, but at the same time with a smile, for a smile is the twin sister of seriousness.

Wisdom is a blaze, kindled by a leaping spark.