Neither blame or praise yourself.

Gout is not relieved by a fine shoe nor a hangnail by a costly ring nor migraine by a tiara.

Hesiod might as well have kept his breath to cool his pottage.

Moral habits, induced by public practices, are far quicker in making their way into men's private lives, than the failings and faults of individuals are in infecting the city at large.

Knavery is the best defense against a knave.

If you hate your enemies, you will contract such a vicious habit of mind that it will break out upon those who are your friends, or those who are indifferent to you.

Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.