Our nature holds so much envy and malice that our pleasure in our own advantages is not so great as our distress at others'.
The measure of a man's life is the well spending of it, and not the length.
The human heart becomes softened by hearing of instances of gentleness and consideration.
Distressed valor challenges great respect, even from an enemy.
Anger turns the mind out of doors and bolts the entrance.
Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.