I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be; and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.
The first evil those who are prone to talk suffer, is that they hear nothing.
Good fortune will elevate even petty minds, and give them the appearance of a certain greatness and stateliness, as from their high place they look down upon the world; but the truly noble and resolved spirit raises itself, and becomes more conspicuous in times of disaster and ill fortune.
Alexander esteemed it more kingly to govern himself than to conquer his enemies.
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
Character is long-standing habit.