If he who does not know kept silent, discord would cease.

In every sort of danger there are various ways of winning through, if one is ready to do and say anything whatever.

It is best and easiest not to discredit others but to prepare oneself to be as good as possible.

I believe that we cannot live better than in seeking to become better, nor more agreeably than having a clear conscience.

Wisest is he who knows he knows not.

The years wrinkle our skin, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles our soul.

Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.