What others think of us would be of little moment did it not, when known, so deeply tinge what we think of ourselves.

Precepts or maxims are of great weight; and a few useful ones at hand do more toward a happy life than whole volumes that we know not where to find.

The velocity with which time flies is infinite, as is most apparent to those who look back.

There is nothing the busy man is less busied with than living; there is nothing harder to learn.

Whatever begins, also ends.

If we desire to judge justly, we must persuade ourselves that none of us is without sin.

Associate with people who are likely to improve you.