When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.
It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.
It is a melancholy truth that even great men have their poor relations.
We must never assume that which is incapable of proof.
That is a good book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit.
When a thing has been said, and said well, have no scruple. Take it and copy it.
It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.
All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence — and then success is sure.