When one has lost a friend one's eyes should be neither dry nor streaming. Tears, yes, there should be, but not lamentation.

It is not the man who has little, but he who desires more, that is poor.

Dissembling profiteth nothing; a feigned countenance, and slightly forged externally, deceiveth but very few.

Shame may restrain what law does not prohibit.

He who comes to a conclusion when the other side is unheard, may have been just in his conclusion, but yet has not been just in his conduct.

A benefit consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

Fidelity bought with money is overcome by money.