As those that pull down private houses adjoining to the temples of the gods, prop up such parts as are contiguous to them; so, in undermining bashfulness, due regard is to be had to adjacent modesty, good-nature and humanity.

The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.

Anger turns the mind out of doors and bolts the entrance.

The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.

The ripeness of adolescence is prodigal in pleasures, skittish, and in need of a bridle.

Had I a careful and pleasant companion that should show me my angry face in a glass, I should not at all take it ill; to behold man's self so unnaturally disguised and dishonored will conduce not a little to the impeachment of anger.

When another is asked a question, take special care not to interrupt to answer it yourself.