How great in number are the little minded men
'He means well' is useless unless he does well.
Your tittle-tattlers, and those who listen to slander, by my good will should all be hanged - the former by their tongues, the latter by the ears.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
It is wretched business to be digging a well just as thirst is mastering you.