Ridicule Dishonours More Than Dishonour.

Passion Very Often Makes The Wisest Men Fools, And Very Often Too Inspires The Greatest Fools With Wit.

A Resolution Never To Deceive Exposes A Man To Be Often Deceived.

The Desire To Be Thought Clever Often Prevents A Man From Becoming So.

We Are Nearer Loving Those Who Hate Us Than Those Who Love Us More Than We Wish.

Our Temper Sets A Price Upon Every Gift That We Receive From Fortune.