We Arrive At The Various Stages Of

The Desire Of Appearing Clever Often Prevents Our Becoming So.

The Height Of Ability Consists In A Thorough Knowledge Of The Real Value Of Things, And Of The Genius Of The Age In Which We Live.

The Extreme Delight We Experience In Talking About Ourselves Should Warn Us That Those Who Listen Do Not Share It.

Boredom ... Causes Us To Neglect More Duties Than Does Interest.

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