Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.

There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

The display of grief makes more demands than grief itself. How few men are sad in their own company.

Shun no toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other yet do not devote yourself to one branch exclusively. Strive to get clear notions about all. Give up no science entirely for science is but one.

Success is not greedy, as people think, but insignificant. That is why it satisfies nobody.

Success consecrates the most offensive crimes.

Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.