“It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.”

It is best to know the worst at once.

Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character.

All men love themselves.

I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.

Practice yourself what you preach.

Not by age but by capacity is wisdom acquired.

I regard that man as lost, who has lost his sense of shame.

Always bring money along with your complaints.

Courage is its own reward.

Women have many faults, but the worst of them all is that they are too pleased with themselves and take too little pains to please the men.

Let deeds match words.

Man proposes, God disposes.

That man is worthless who knows how to receive a favor, but not how to return one.

It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one with kindness.

Feast today makes fast tomorrow.

The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb.