It is good to love in a moderate degree; to distraction, it is not good; but to love to entire distraction, is the thing that my master's doing.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
Even the whole of life is not sufficient for thorough learning.
I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.
It is easier to begin well than to finish well.