Silence is one great art of conversation. He is not a fool who knows when to hold his tongue; and a person may gain credit for sense, eloquence, wit, who merely says nothing to lessen the opinion which others have of these qualities in themselves.

Faith is necessary to victory.

There is no one thoroughly despicable. We cannot descend much lower than an idiot; and an idiot has some advantages over a wise man.

To get others to come into our ways of thinking, we must go over to theirs; and it is necessary to follow, in order to lead.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Old friendships are like meats served up repeatedly, cold, comfortless, and distasteful. The stomach turns against them.

Walk groundly, talk profoundly, drink roundly, sleep soundly.