He of whom many are afraid ought to fear many.

By far the best proof is experience.

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

Seek ye first the good things of the mind, and the rest will either be supplied or its loss will not be felt.

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.

The job of the artist is to deepen the mystery.

Discretion in speech is more than eloquence.

Man seeketh in society comfort, use and protection.

Houses are built to live in, not to look on; therefore, let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.

There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.