Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for.

The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.

Affectation discovers sooner what one is than it makes known what one would fain appear to be.

Those who ought to be secure from calumny are generally those who avoid it least.