No really great man ever thought himself so.

The ignorance of the world leaves one at the mercy of its malice.

Poverty is the test of civility and the touchstone of friendship.

A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means.

The truth is, we pamper little griefs into great ones, and bear great ones as well as we can.

Without the aid of prejudice and custom, I should not be able to find my way across the room.

True friendship is self-love at second-hand.