In adversity, remember to keep an even mind.
Good sense is both the first principal and the parent source of good writing.
The trainer trains the docile horse to turn, with his sensitive neck, whichever way the rider indicates.
Virtuosi have been long remarked to have little conscience in their favorite pursuits. A man will steal a rarity who would cut off his hand rather than take the money it is worth. Yet, in fact, the crime is the same.
Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.
Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and what they are capable of bearing.
Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it A mistress, if thou knowest not.
Success in the affairs of life often serves to hide one’s abilities, whereas adversity frequently gives one an opportunity to discover them.
Knowledge without education is but armed injustice.
Live as brave men and face adversity with stout hearts.
The avarice person is ever in want; let your desired aim have a fixed limit.
It is sweet to let the mind unbend on occasion.
Remember to preserve a calm soul amid difficulties.
Sapere aude. Dare to be wise.
When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.
Not to hope for things to last forever, is what the year teaches and even the hour which snatches a nice day away.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Many shall be restored that now are fallen and many shall fall that now are in honor.
Nothing’s beautiful from every point of view.
Capture your reader, let him not depart, from dull beginnings that refuse to start.