Success is not greedy, as people think, but insignificant. That is why it satisfies nobody.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has received one, proclaim it.

There is nothing which persevering effort and unceasing and diligent care cannot accomplish.

Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others, dies in ignorance of himself.

Whatever we owe, it is our part to find where to pay it, and to do it without asking, too; for whether the creditor be good or bad, the debt is still the same.

Anger is like a ruin, which, in falling upon its victim, breaks itself to pieces.

Slavery takes hold of few, but many take hold of slavery.