Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.

He who throws away a friend is as bad as he who throws away his life.

Knowledge must come through action. You can have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial.

Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.

A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.

Gratitude to gratitude always gives birth.

A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.