Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.
Surely, to think your own the only wisdom, and yours the only word, the only will, betrays a shallow spirit, an empty heart.
The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.
The eyes of men love to pluck the blossoms from the faded flowers they turn away.
Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.
Afterthought makes the first resolve a liar.