Slander-mongers and those who listen to slander, if I had my way, would all be strung up, the talkers by the tongue, the listeners by the ears.

Ones oldest friend is the best.

What you lend is lost; when you ask for it back, you may find a friend made an enemy by your kindness. If you begin to press him further, you have the choice of two things - either to lose your loan or lose your friend.

How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.

You love a nothing when you love an ingrate.

The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight.

I count him lost, who is lost to shame.