Silence is an answer to a wise man.

For he who gives no fuel to fire puts it out, and likewise he who does not in the beginning nurse his wrath and does not puff himself up with anger takes precautions against it and destroys it.

The human heart becomes softened by hearing of instances of gentleness and consideration.

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Seeing the lightest and gayest purple was then most in fashion, he would always wear that which was the nearest black; and he would often go out of doors, after his morning meal, without either shoes or tunic; not that he sought vain-glory from such novelties, but he would accustom himself to be ashamed only of what deserves shame, and to despise all other sorts of disgrace.

The talkative listen to no one, for they are ever speaking. And the first evil that attends those who know not to be silent is that they hear nothing.

It is a high distinction for a homely woman to be loved for her character rather than for beauty.