The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best for that we must have recourse to art.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Advice is sometimes transmitted more successfully through a joke than grave teaching.

A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.