No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies.
Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
Refuse to be ill. Never tell people you are ill; never own it to yourself. Illness is one of those things which a man should resist on principle at the onset.
O be very sure That no man will learn anything at all, Unless he first will learn humility.
If thou be industrious to procure wealth, be generous in the disposal of it. Man never is so happy as when he giveth happiness unto another.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry is to a woman.