He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong to him.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the afflicted, denies it.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own impetuosity.
Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has received one, proclaim it.
Light is that grief which counsel can allay.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and successful by examples.
Men’s language is as their lives.
No one can have all he desires.
No one can keep a mask on long.
No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory perusal.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Poverty needs much, avarice everything.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a living tomb.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are to follow.